Did anyone see those screenshots?

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Originally Posted by Arcell

That's honestly the only thing we've seen that is short of stunning though, it's entirely possible that it's just not completely finished yet.

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Yeah, and I honestly think to imho that the screen look amazing, yes it is a downgrade we knew this would happen, and it's FFXI is not eve close to FFXIV: ARR Graphics ( Currently), and also this isn't even Hi Rez- either.

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Originally Posted by MeeYow

Not all zones are complete, and the graphics engine isn't even fully optimised yet.

I don't know why they would chose an incomplete zone to post though...probably because of the lore

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I think this is not a good approach or mindset.

We're so used to disappointment by SE that we're used to justifying bad things with random explanations like these. This is Gamescom OK, they should not be showing anything that is unfinished. Showing things because of lore? If this were any other games, nobody would be close to coming up with excuses like this.

Step it up SE please. We've resorted to making excuses like "it's probably bad translation", "it's probably a poor choice of words", "it's probably because they want to show lore". while in fact, it's probably just bad design and bad marketing strategy.

Remember when we made all those excuses for "this is only beta, by release everything will be polished", and look what we got.

SE is that big bad boyfriend we keep making excuses for after our third black eye.

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Well, you may have forgotten this.. but Yoshi-P said they had to Downgrade the Graphics to improve Optimization and User friendly.

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Nowhere did Yoshi ever say he was "downgrading the graphics".

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Yoshida: It’s the opposite, if current version is high quality then we wouldn’t have recreated the graphics engine.

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Link It!

The new engine is built to allow lower end PCs to display higher quality graphics and Higher-spec setups to have even higher quality. The broader range comes with even more customizable options that let you decide how much to lower your FPS when in a busy area, and how much to raise it in a empty area (such as when making HQ screenshots for your FFXIV albums.)

Yoshi's not lowering quality, he's allowing the game to be adaptable to your specific set up.

Geez, the first line was a statement of facts - which everyone already knew, the second line was a criticism.

Put the torches and pitchforks down guys.

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

I think this is not a good approach or mindset.

We're so used to disappointment by SE that we're used to justifying bad things with random explanations like these. This is Gamescom OK, they should not be showing anything that is unfinished. Showing things because of lore? If this were any other games, nobody would be close to coming up with excuses like this.

Step it up SE please. We've resorted to making excuses like "it's probably bad translation", "it's probably a poor choice of words", "it's probably because they want to show lore". while in fact, it's probably just bad design and bad marketing strategy.

Remember when we made all those excuses for "this is only beta, by release everything will be polished", and look what we got.

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Also note that it's only one part of one building in one screenshot. The rest of them are amazing.

Just so EXCITED!!! :D

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

I think this is not a good approach or mindset.

Step it up SE please. We've resorted to making excuses like "it's probably bad translation", "it's probably a poor choice of words", "it's probably because they want to show lore". while in fact, it's probably just bad design and bad marketing strategy.

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In our defense, it's often true. SE is just a weird company like that. Probably shouldn't be the case, but it's not like we're pulling these excuses out of thin air.

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Remember when we made all those excuses for "this is only beta, by release everything will be polished", and look what we got.

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As far as game content is concerned ( which is a Major Factor) It was far from being polished. But were not talking about content were talking about Graphics wise. ( Everyone has there own opinion on this, no right or wrong answer) but I feel like the Graphics has been downgraded ( which was said by Yoshi-P himself). These Screens don't even look Hi-rez and they look amazing.

Also, Graphics don't make games, I'd gladly trade a downgrade of Graphics for and overall awesome game.

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Originally Posted by Starlord

As far as game content is concerned ( which is a Major Factor) It was far from being polished. But were not talking about content were talking about Graphics wise. ( Everyone has there own opinion on this, no right or wrong answer) but I feel like the Graphics has been downgraded ( which was said by Yoshi-P himself). These Screens don't even look Hi-rez and they look amazing.

Also, Graphics don't make games, I'd gladly trade a downgrade of Graphics for and overall awesome game.

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I really think downgrade is a poor choice of words. The graphics engine changed so the overall style did as well. Unless you can link to where he says downgrade I'd say it's best to put it differently. I think these screenshots look amazing, far better than what we've got now.

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Well, you may have forgotten this.. but Yoshi-P said they had to Downgrade the Graphics to improve Optimization and User friendly.

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Please remember that better performance on lower-end PCs does not mean that the game has a downgrade on graphics. They already said that while lower-end PCs will be able to play at reduced graphics to play the game, higher-end PCs will not need to worry about this.

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Originally Posted by Arcell

I really think downgrade is a poor choice of words. The graphics engine changed so the overall style did as well. Unless you can link to where he says downgrade I'd say it's best to put it differently. I think these screenshots look amazing, far better than what we've got now.

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Meh, Okay the overall style changed, maybe he said Downgrade for those with low end computers.. /shrug. Yes the Screenshots look amazing to me anyhow =).

I remember thinking original FFXIV screenshots looked grainy... doesn't look like that in motion. People might need to calm down about the "downgrade" until we see it in motion in front of our own eyes.

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Originally Posted by bahley

I remember thinking original FFXIV screenshots looked grainy... doesn't look like that in motion. People might need to calm down about the "downgrade" until we see it in motion in front of our own eyes.

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I do agree with that. *calms down*

where is that dam gameplay presentation... we need ingame graphic videos of it ;D then i am satisfied.

that'd be a real commercial video... showing gameplay footage and not all these pre-rendered scenes ;/ SE wake up :(

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Originally Posted by Tonkra

where is that dam gameplay presentation... we need ingame graphic videos of it ;D then i am satisfied.

that'd be a real commercial video... showing gameplay footage and not all these pre-rendered scenes ;/ SE wake up :(

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That's tomorrow I believe.

Now THIS looks like a Final Fantasy game to me. Very happy.

mixed feelings

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Originally Posted by Arcell

That's tomorrow I believe.

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Well.. today Media day, not sure if they will get the same thing the public gets, but if so.. you can expect Gameplay videos to come late today, if not.. then Tomorrow will be the day.

Most likely will be getting Interview up the behind today.

R.I.P. Ishgard, we never got to know thee well.

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Well.. today Media day, not sure if they will get the same thing the public gets, but if so.. you can expect Gameplay videos to come late today, if not.. then Tomorrow will be the day.

Most likely will be getting Interview up the behind today.

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From the EU lodestone:

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn presentation
When:
August 16 at 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 CET
August 17 at 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 CET
August 18 at 12:00, 16:00, 17:30 CET
August 19 at 12:00, 14:30, 16:00 CET
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Hall7 Booth B051

Autograph sessions
When:
August 17 and 18 at 18:00 CET
Where:
Hall7 Booth B051

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From Facebook: Square Enix
4 mins
Check out these brand new FINAL FANTASY XIV screenshots and artwork released at gamescom. Expect to see gameplay footage when gamers see the show floor presentation tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Xmbei

From Facebook: Square Enix
4 mins
Check out these brand new FINAL FANTASY XIV screenshots and artwork released at gamescom. Expect to see gameplay footage when gamers see the show floor presentation tomorrow.

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See you all tomorrow!

/log off forums

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Originally Posted by neorei

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/img/...349/rea_03.jpg


OMFG

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I know right ?! That caught my eye the most! a Better Character Menu! for Gear and Stats!

The magitek - hand looking thing is intriguing. Wonder if it remains as a stand alone type of monster, or if we'll see it by itself at one point, then joined by a body later on. Even as an upper torso sort of thing.

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1) Texture quality -1 (+) Aesthetics +10 = Totally Worth it
2) Female Roe looks great~ I was really hoping for a peek at the new race(s) though
3) RSE design is pure Akihiko Yoshida gold
4) The landscapes are beyond amazing. The world of ARR is detailed, rich and flavorful to the point of making even offline FF games seem stale in comparison. I cannot overstate how impressed I am with this.
5) Siren! /joy Primal? Maybe a summon monster for SMN??
6) Jumping Mounts- eh.. Choco's flapping wings makes it look good though. (How will they make goobbues jump??)
7) Fal Cie mob.. (whats the translation on that thing?) Interesting nod to FFXIII there...
8) Does anyone else get the feeling that we are going to see the sub-races removed (at least by name) in ARR?
9) Overall, this game is looking better and better by the day. Yoshi and team(s) are on track to surpass expectations to a stunning degree from where I'm standing.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

Thoughts:


7) Fal Cie mob.. (whats the translation on that thing?) Interesting nod to FFXIII there...

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That is Deathclaw mob, it might be a mob made by the Garlean Empire, or the Garlean gods that might be like Fal'Cie that could be on Dalamund sense it looks magitek/fal'cie(ish) as well?

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Originally Posted by Arcell

From the EU lodestone:

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Welp, looks like I was right, Media does get a Presentation too :D.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

Thoughts:

1) Texture quality -1 (+) Aesthetics +10 = Totally Worth it

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The texture quality looks good, and it might not even be on the highest setting so don't put it down just yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM6bi4RP25o

Enjoy.

http://www.xivpads.com/?Gamescom >.> gameplay and photos D:

gameplay trailer for anyone that hasnt found it yet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM6bi...layer_embedded


Edit: Looks like everyone catches on quick lol

Even if certain buildings or objects have lower poly counts (and they will, SE has said this multiple times), the new lighting system makes the game look way better overall than 1.0. I can't stop looking at those forest screenshots with the shadows everywhere.

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Originally Posted by Xmbei

That is Deathclaw mob, it might be a mob made by the Garlean Empire, or the Garlean gods that might be like Fal'Cie that could be on Dalamund sense it looks magitek/fal'cie(ish) as well?

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Deathclaw has had quite a presence in the series, this incarnation is definitely evocative of FFXIII though. I'll assume it was designed with that in mind.


Sidenote: The one thing we didn't get a good look at is the ARR Water Shader. I hope it's better than the current one.

Limit Break system looks awesome... also no more invisible walls......

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The chocobo's little wings flap when they're jumping!

That might be the most adorable thing I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by neorei

you know what these are low res and these look fucking great

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If you're talking about the images being placed in the post, they're being auto-shrunk. If you right click and choose "view image" you can see them full size.

-edit- well... some of them.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

Thoughts:

1) Texture quality -1 (+) Aesthetics +10 = Totally Worth it
2) Female Roe looks great~ I was really hoping for a peek at the new race(s) though
3) RSE design is pure Akihiko Yoshida gold
4) The landscapes are beyond amazing. The world of ARR is detailed, rich and flavorful to the point of making even offline FF games seem stale in comparison. I cannot overstate how impressed I am with this.
5) Siren! /joy Primal? Maybe a summon monster for SMN??
6) Jumping Mounts- eh.. Choco's flapping wings makes it look good though. (How will they make goobbues jump??)
7) Fal Cie mob.. (whats the translation on that thing?) Interesting nod to FFXIII there...
8) Does anyone else get the feeling that we are going to see the sub-races removed (at least by name) in ARR?
9) Overall, this game is looking better and better by the day. Yoshi and team(s) are on track to surpass expectations to a stunning degree from where I'm standing.

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1. Yep.
2. There's no new races confirmed for 2.0's launch or distant future so it woulda been a bit weird to release images of them when we probably won't see them till a large update in late 2013.
3. Yep.
4. TBD, he mentioned in motion it looks better, and we have nothing to go on but pictures till a clear HD video comes out.
5. Definitely Primal, not a lesser summon lol.
6. Eh.
7. Yep, need a lot more FFXIII in this game, especially in terms of Behemoth since people will kill themselves if they're modeled even more after FFXI's >.>
8. There's no sub-races to be honest since they're part of their respective locations and unless SE removes said location there's no reason to remove them.